A submariner recalls life inside a submarine

Says Indians can win the war against COVID-19 by ‘staying indoors’ with discipline

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332 booked in one night for lockdown violations

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DMK offers Kalaignar Arangam to quarantine people

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Coronavirus: Contagion cast share Covid-19 advice

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TN looks for those who took part in Delhi event

The Tamil Nadu anti-Covid-19 machinery swung into action to trace the 980 Tamil Muslims who had taken part in a three-day Tablighi Jamaat conference at a Nizamuddin mosque in Delhi that ended on March 23 and returned home, to screen and isolate them and their families and contacts. Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami confirmed that the people who tested positive in Erode had been part of the delegation to Delhi.

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Coronavirus: Cable operators unsure of collecting rent during lockdown, want passes to be issued to address breakdown issues

With the 21-day lockdown in place in the country in a bid to flatten the curve of the spread of COVID-19, cable operators are unsure of how to collect

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Coronavirus effect on Tamil film industry’s daily wagers: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

As Kollywood wound to a halt with the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown, the fate of assistant directors, background dancers, caterers and many more is left hanging in the balance

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Coronavirus lockdown effect on film industry’s daily wagers: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

As the film industry wound to a halt with the Coronavirus outbreak, the fate of many daily wagers is left hanging. Is enough being done?

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Covid-19: Chennai’s quilters now make protective masks

Quilters in Chennai are using their expertise to make simple cotton masks for hospitals, patients and others in their community

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During lockdown, delivering milk comes with additional rules

A handkerchief covering her nose and mouth, this woman keeps herself busy delivering milk to 25 houses a day

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Choolaimedu police distribute essentials

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Following lockdown, garbage generated in Chennai dips

Officials say that since many residents have left for their home towns in other parts of the State and as commercial establishments have been shut, the amount of waste has come down

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Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board residents take precautions to keep COVID-19 at bay

Residents welfare associations of the tenements have been putting in place measures for physical distancing and are also helping those in need with food supplies

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To stop residents from violating lockdown, Chennai Police resort to novel methods

Police are making violators perform half-squats, sit-ups and asking them to hold up placards stating that they will not violate the prohibitory orders

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Tamil Nadu reports seven more Covid-19 cases

Seven more people tested positive for Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu, taking the total number of patients in the state to 74, Union ministry of health & family welfare tweeted on Tuesday morning.

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Today's news from your locked-down Chennai

Amid prevalent chaos and uncertainty over access to the essential services and commodities during the lockdown, we bring you the latest updates from Chennai.

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SR to run Chennai-Delhi parcel cargo exp train

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Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage

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Tamil Nadu: Man killed by girlfriend's relatives

A 24-year-old construction worker fbelonging to the most backward caste was murdered in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu by the father and the cousin of his girlfriend, belonging to the vanniyar community.

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Trichy: Man arrested for sexually abusing minor

A 28-year-old man was arrested by police station (AWPS), Fort for abducting and sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl here on Sunday night. The accused has been identified as M Rajendran.

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TN lockdown: Cops use squats to rein in people

Police in Chennai and across the state are using no force to enforce prohibitory orders during the lockdown period. Unlike their counterparts in some neighbouring states, who have been seen wielding the lathi, police here are spraying turmeric water on violators, painting their bikes in yellow, conducting general knowledge tests among other innovative methods to keep people indoors.

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TN yet to ready docs to tackle Covid-19 cases

About one lakh doctors engaged in private practice in the state are idle with clinics shut, but Tamil Nadu is yet to ready them to tackle coronavirus cases should there be an outbreak.

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Section 144: Madras HC wants 'humane approach'

Desisting from passing any orders on a PIL that alleged 'police excesses' on people and motorists on roads, the Madras high court has said it did not expect people to come out from their houses unnecessarily during the lockdown period. It, however, counselled police to "adopt a sympathetic, balanced and humane approach towards the people."

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Coronavirus: Start-ups use Zoom app to lay off staff

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Tamil Nadu reports 17 more Covid-19 cases

Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu has reached 67 with 17 more people testing positive on Monday, chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said.

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Train coaches to be converted into isolation wards

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Youth murdered in TN by girlfriend’s kin

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Covid-19: 7 from Anamalai, Pollachi areas isolated

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State sets up on-call therapeutic services for children with special needs

The Commissionerate for the Welfare of the Differently-abled in Tamil Nadu is facilitating these services through phone and video calls

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Coronavirus: UK broadband data caps removed during pandemic

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Workers are your responsibility: TN CM to firms

After several instances of migrant labourers stranded in various districts were reported in Tamil Nadu, CM Edappadi K Palaniswami stepped in to say that all employers, who have engaged migrant labourers, were responsible for their basic needs, including food and accommodation.

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10k govt staff screen 10L in 11 TN districts

The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday scaled up efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, with more than 10,000 health officials and government employees screening 10 lakh people across 11 districts for symptoms.

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Trichy: Farmer supplies vegetables free-of-cost

Over the last two days, S Moorthy, 51, an organic farmer in Pudukottai, had distributed over 1,000 kg of vegetables to under privileged families in Pudukottai town. He made free door-to-door supply of vegetables worth Rs 15,000, of which a portion was grown on his own farm.

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Doctor, son, mom, maid test +ve for coronavirus

A 29-year-old doctor, who had treated two Covid-19 patients from Thailand at the Perundurai Government Hospital in Erode, tested positive for the disease here on Sunday.

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Man who couldn't harvest banana bunches ends life

A 65-year-old banana farmer from Kuzhumani village, who consumed pesticide four days ago distressed by crop loss, died at the Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Hospital on Saturday night.

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With no way out of Chennai, parcels pile up

There are mounds of parcels waiting to be shipped off, but there are no means to dispatch them. This is the situation in Chennai Central and the city’s postal head office on Anna Salai.

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Of 17 new cases, four are family contacts of COVID-19 patient in Chennai

All four have been admitted to a private hospital

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COVID-19: Disinfect homes daily, Chennai Corporation tells residents

The Corporation Commissioner, in a statement on Monday said this would help contain the spread of the virus

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Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

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Today's updates from your locked-down Chennai

Amid prevalent chaos and uncertainty over access to the essential services and commodities during the lockdown, we bring you the latest updates from your city.

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How to protect yourself from coronavirus

At a time when the world is fighting Covid-19 pandemic and several countries are grappling with the rising cases of coronavirus, WHO has come up with guidelines on how to protect yourself from the virus.

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Help starts arriving for migrant workers in TN

The lockdown has left thousands of migrant labourers from other states stranded in Tamil Nadu and vice versa. While some are getting help from their employers, local authorities and philanthropists for survival the rest are getting help after staging protests or highlighting their plight on social media.

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Across Tamil Nadu, police seize 11,565 vehicles

Continuing its crackdown on those violating prohibitory orders across the state, police have so far registered 14,815 cases and arrested 17,668 people in the first four days of the lockdown. A penalty of 4.8 lakh was also collected during this period.

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Water crisis adds to Madurai slums' woes

As the state ramps up various awareness measures to ward off Covid-19, several slum areas in Madurai don't have water to drink, not to speak of washing hands. These areas are also being overlooked by the authorities in taking up disinfection activities or spreading awareness.

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Anna University researchers develop reusable mask

To protect themselves from coronavirus, common people are wearing single-use masks which are not biodegradable and may pose a risk of infection. Now, a team from Anna University has come out with reusable masks with better filtration efficiency and at affordable prices.

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Chennai: At zoo, animals in safe hands

All steps are being taken to ensure staff at the Vandalur zoo stick to the safety protocol during the ongoing lockdown and beyond. Animal feed is carefully checked and vets carefully observe the animals and birds for any unusual behaviour.

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Corpn. implementing containment plan in 15 locations

Workers undertaking door-to-door verification

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Applications pour in for passes

Police have issued just 50 such emergency permits so far

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Paint, turmeric to keep people off the road

Police find new ways to discourage residents from stepping out of their house

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Grocery stores, vegetable shops remain open for restricted hours

Food delivery platforms resume operations

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Medical varsity postpones admissions

The results were to be announced on March 27

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Corporation's move to connect public directly to zonal officials comes in for praise

During the last week, the Greater Chennai Corporation has been circulating and creating awareness about their control room numbers as well as the cont

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‘Time restrictions could increase infection by creating bottle-necks’

The timing restrictions imposed as part of efforts to contain COVID-19 by Tamil Nadu government for the general public to shop for their essential veg

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Manufacturers cast doubt on ventilator target

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Govt relaxes norms for non-payment of power bills

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Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home

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Kanyakumari: Man dies at Covid-19 isolation ward

A 54-year-old diabetic, critical with chronic illness, brought to the Covid-19 isolation ward died at the Kanyakumari government medical college hospital on Sunday. His samples have been sent for Covid-19 testing. Meanwhile, samples of all three who died at the same hospital on Saturday with suspected Covid-19 symptoms, came back negative, confirmed health officials. So far, in Tamil Nadu, only one Covid-19 death, that of a 54-year-old man from Madurai, has been recorded.

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3 die at Kanyakumari hospital's isolation ward

Three, including a two-year-old boy, admitted to the COVID-19 isolation ward at Kanyakumari Government Medical College Hospital (KGMCH) died on Saturday. Their samples were sent for testing and results for two of them have returned negative.

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Chennai Police seize 467 vehicles in 24 hours

In spite of warnings and advisories, vehicles continue to be on the roads, though in fewer numbers. In the past 24 hours, from 6pm on Friday to 6pm on Saturday, the city police seized more than 467 vehicles, including two autorickshaws and a car, for violating prohibitory orders under CrPC Section 144

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They're out on streets so you can be safe at home

For V Valarmathi, it was just another Saturday. She was up at 4am, finished her chores and cooked for her two children and her husband.

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TN farmers in trouble without labourers

With Covid-19 outbreak and the resultant lockdown bringing normal life to a grinding halt across the delta region, farmers, who had raised summer crops are in dire straits.

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Covid-19 poster pasted on Kamal Haasan’s house

The city corporation was caught in a spot of bother on Saturday after a home-qsuarantined sticker was found pasted on the wall of actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam leader Kamal Haasan's house on Eldams Road in Teynampet.

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COVID-19: Volunteers pitch in to help home-alone seniors

While the majority are looking for help in sourcing essential items, a good number of the elderly are battling depression in these times and may need counselling support

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Coronavirus lockdown in Chennai: Latest updates

Amid prevalent chaos and uncertainty over access to the essential services and commodities during the lockdown, we bring you the latest updates from your city.

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Alcoholic beaten to death by wife in Puducherry

A magistrate court in Puducherry on Saturday sent Sathya, 36, of Villianur in the Union territory to judicial custody on the charge of murdering her husband, P Manjunathan, on Thursday.

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TN: Home-quarantined man bites woman to death

The strains of isolation manifested in a bizarre manner in Theni district on Friday when a 34-year-old man on week-long home quarantine ran out of his house naked and bit a 90-year-old woman on her throat, leading to her death on Saturday.

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Covid-19 outbreak: TN CM seeks Rs 9,000 crore

9,000 crore to the state to fight Covid-19, and recalled his recent letter to Modi seeking a one-time measure of relaxing fiscal deficit limits of 3% of GSDP for fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21.

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Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu plans containment zones

Tamil Nadu has ramped up plans to contain the Covid-19 pandemic with the government on Saturday declaring that it would demarcate a 5km radius containment zone around homes of people who tested positive and a further 3km radius buffer zone in 10 districts.

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'Want me to come with you': Cop with corona mask

Just two days into the lockdown, S Rajeesh Babu, fed up with seeing multitudes of city residents violating the stay-at-home directive, decided to act. "We tried holding placards, speaking to individuals, but nothing worked. We wanted something more creative and impactful," said the inspector attached to the Villivakkam police.

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COVID-19: How Chennai’s Kasturba Nagar became a ‘breakfast joint’

Janani Venkitesh started serving breakfast to conservancy workers; inspired by her example, other residents of the neighbourhood are doing the same thing

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COVID-19: Stalin demands all-party meeting through video-conferencing

In a statement, he said confidence among the public could be built only if the ruling party and the Opposition worked together

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Tamil Nadu: Prisoners make video calls to kin

Prisoners in three central prisons in Madurai range are now able to make video calls to their dear ones from Wednesday. This is to compensate the cancellation of direct interviews with the kin due to the Covid-19 lockdown that will be in effect for the next few weeks.

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